History 188 - The Making of Modern Iran and Afghanistan

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Claremont McKenna College

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Khazeni This seminar traces the history of state and nation building in Iran and Afghanistan. Ranging in chronology from the pre-modern period to the present, the course examines the emergence of national identities and nation states in West and Central Asia. Following an introduction to the historical geography of the region, exploring such topics as environment, ethnicity, Islam, and Western imperialism, the course will seek to understand how Iran and Afghanistan have undergone processes of modern transformation during the 19th and 20th centuries. Finally, the course will turn to the modern Islamic movements that have developed as a reaction to Western imperialism and secular, nationalist, and Marxist ideologies. Offered every fall semester.

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1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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